GSK

MSAT Technology SME Team Lead

GSK$100K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, or a related technical field.
  • 8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing or MSAT roles.
  • Experience with process troubleshooting, investigations, and technical change execution.
  • Experience leading small to medium technical teams or project groups.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a multidisciplinary MSAT Technical Execution team.
  • Own technical readiness for product changes, transfers, upgrades, and process improvements.
  • Provide expert support for investigations and root cause analysis for complex issues.
  • Ensure technical deliverables meet quality, regulatory, and safety expectations.
  • Use data and metrics to track performance and drive continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with operations, engineering, quality, and supply chain to resolve issues.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits program including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Full Job Description
Position Summary
You will lead the MSAT Technical Execution team in the United States. You will coach and develop a team that supports product and process performance across the manufacturing lifecycle. You will work closely with manufacturing, quality, engineering and supply chain to solve problems, enable changes, and drive continuous improvement. We value a hands-on leader who brings technical credibility, practical problem solving, and a focus on people development. This role offers visible impact, strong career growth, and the chance to help GSK unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
  • Lead and develop a multidisciplinary MSAT Technical Execution team to deliver reliable day-to-day technical support.
  • Own technical readiness for product changes, transfers, upgrades and process improvements.
  • Provide expert support for investigations and root cause analysis for complex process and equipment issues.
  • Ensure technical deliverables meet quality, regulatory and safety expectations through clear documentation and handover.
  • Use data and metrics to track product and process performance and drive continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with operations, engineering, quality and supply chain to prioritize work and resolve issues quickly.


Why You?

Basic Qualification
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences or related technical field.
  • 8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing or MSAT roles.
  • Experience with process troubleshooting, investigations and technical change execution.
  • Experience leading small to medium technical teams or project groups.


Preferred Qualification
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
  • Advanced degree in engineering, biotechnology or related field.
  • Experience with technical transfer, scale-up and process validation.
  • Familiarity with aseptic processing, sterile drug product operations or biologics manufacturing.
  • Strong data analysis skills and experience with tools for trending and root cause analysis.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional change and deliver projects on time.
  • Experience working in a hybrid environment and supporting 24/7 operations.
  • Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements and regulated environments.


Working model
This role will be onsite or hybrid depending on site needs. The hiring team will confirm the specific working model during the recruitment process.

What we value in you
We want you to bring practical technical leadership, clear communication and a coaching mindset. You should enjoy solving problems with others and be committed to safe, compliant and effective manufacturing. We welcome people who value inclusion and who will help build an open and supportive team culture.

Ready to apply?
If you are motivated to help improve product and process performance and to develop people, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join a team that delivers solutions that matter to patients and communities.

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Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

About GSK

GSK is a British multinational pharmaceutical company that specializes in researching, developing, and manufacturing a wide range of prescription drugs and vaccines. The company was founded in 2000 through the merger of Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham. GSK's products are used to treat a variety of conditions including respiratory diseases, HIV/AIDS, and cancer. The company operates in over 150 countries and has a workforce of over 99,000 employees. GSK is headquartered in Brentford, England and is listed on the London Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange.
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90,096 employees
Market Cap
$71.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.7 billion
Founded
1929
5 Year Trend
+4.1%
Revenue
$34 billion
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